The Complete Man Series is a monthly seminar that instills, in an accelerated fashion,
the knowledge and character traits that define a mature and well-rounded man.
Program for
Freshmen
The Program
The first year of Complete Man helps freshmen make the most of high school. Sessions feature a one-hour presentation on a range of topics, followed by a virtue talk and a snack.
Topics
• Big Picture • Study for Success • Character & Maturity • Aiming High • Career Considerations • Manners • Leisure/Reading/Culture • Good Father, Good Family Man • Life of Faith, Life of Happiness
Mentoring
One-on-One mentoring helps students know themselves, and set goals to grow in virtue. Each session has a structured topic, including: • goals in life • study habits • use of time • maturity scale • productive use of summer • your personality type • career considerations • prudent use of internet & social media. All mentoring is done by trained and experienced staff members Mentoring takes place at Layton once per month, for 30 – 45 minutes
Program for
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
The Program
The three-year cycle of topics for sophomores, juniors, and seniors helps them understand important moral and philosophical topics, and develop habits of work, critical thinking, and self-discipline. Each session begins with a guest speaker, followed by a virtue talk and a snack.
Topics
• Concentration • Reliability of Scripture • Public Speaking • Human rights, Individualism • Media literacy • Clear reasoning • Human Person: body and spirit • Just War Theory • Meaning of Suffering • Leadership • Basics of Bioethics • Personality Type/Temperaments • Islam in the West • Meaning of Work • Communism, Socialism • The Truth of Christianity • Freedom and Authority • Secular Humanism • Time Management/Priorities • Dangers of Pornography • The Case for Marriage (Marriage & Society) • Sexuality & Identity (Gender Theory) • Personal Finance • Moral Relativism • Natural law • Morality & conscience
Mentoring
One-on-One mentoring helps students know themselves, and set goals to grow in virtue. Each session has a structured topic, including: • goals in life • study habits • use of time • maturity scale • productive use of summer • your personality type • career considerations • prudent use of internet & social media. All mentoring is done by trained and experienced staff members Mentoring takes place at Layton once per month, for 30 – 45 minutes
These seminars and mentoring sessions challenge young men to stand out among their peers in maturity, clarity of thought and breadth of vision.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
SPEAKERS
Each speaker is selected for the quality and appropriateness of their presentation content.
FORMAT
Seminars occur one Saturday a month, and one-on-one mentoring occurs once a month for 30-45 minutes on a day agreed upon between the mentor and mentee.
LOCATION
Layton Study Center
12900 W. North Avenue
Brookfield, WI 53005
CONTACT
HighSchool@LaytonStudyCenter.org
(262) 784-1523
DATES
3rd Saturday from 3 to 5 pm
2023
September 16 • October 21
November 18 • December 16
2024
January 20 • February 17
March 23 • April 20 • May 18
$175 /year; Those with financial limitations should inquire about scholarships when registering
Seminar Directors:
Dr. Michael Bubon, Director of Layton Study Center: B.S. in Biology from George Mason University; Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia; Masters in Orthodontics from Columbia University. Owns and manages Bubon Orthodontics, SC with more than twenty-five years of experience in mentoring youth.
Mr. Hans Cabrera, Seminar Coordinator: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Masters in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Fifteen years of experience working with youth.